Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
December 18, 2001
Present: Judy Murdoch, Catherine Kuchinski, Daniel Webster and Peter Jones. Stephanie McSweeney absent. Also present, Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant, Meredith Scozzari.
7:35 p.m. The Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements:
Town Hall will be closed at Noon on Christmas Eve – the 24th and Christmas Day
Boy Scout Troop 34 Dedication of the Eagle Scout Plaque on Wednesday the 26th at 7:00 p.m.
I. Director of Elder Affairs Status – Mr. Davis informed the Board that there were four candidates, which were to be recommended to the Board for consideration. Three of the candidates have withdrawn their applications. Jean Marie Smith is the only candidate. Ms. Kuchinski endorsed Mrs. Smith. She recommended that Mrs. Smith take some management courses and made a effort to continue her education. Mr. Davis suggested setting up a negotiation team to set a salary and guidelines for the position. Mr. Davis and Ms. Kuchinski will meet with Mrs. Smith.
II. Approve & Vote Minutes of November 13th & 20th
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to approve minutes of November 13, 2001. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to approve minutes of November 20, 2001. Voted 3-0-1 (Webster was absent on 11/20).
III. Review Senior Center Feasibility Study recommendations – Chairman Webster reviewed the RFQ process. Mr. Davis informed the Board that by a majority vote the Senior Center Feasibility Study committee has recommended AKRO Associates Architects of Hyannis. Mr. Davis provided the board with background information.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to contract with Akro Associates as the architects for the Senior Center. Voted 4 – 0.
IV. Set Meeting Dates for January, February & March - Board agreed to meeting on the following Tuesday evenings: Jan 8, 15 & 29; February 5, 12 & 26; and March 5, 12 & 19.
V. Approve & Vote – Private Way Plow List 2001 – 2002 Alden Way, Arthur Avenue, Arthur Street, Boston Avenue, Briggs Street, Captain Nathaniel Drive Catherine Road Charles Street Church parking lots (all) Commons Lane Constitution Way, Cranberry Road, Cushman Street, Emory Street, Fallon Point Road, French Street, Gray Lane, Hanson Court, Hawthorne Street, Hill Road (Off Monponsett), Independence Avenue Indian Head Pond Development Lakeside Road Ocean Avenue Ext., Pearl Street, Pennsylvania Avenue Pine Grove Colony Rollercoaster Road Santos Court Snow Street Spofford Avenue Station Street, Stringer Lane, Union Park Street, Village Road,
Wilbur Avenue, Wilkie Terrace-entrances only, Woodbine Avenue Ext, Woodbrook Lane, Woodman Terrace.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to approve the 2001 – 2002 Plow List as presented by the Highway Surveyor. Voted 4 – 0.
VI. Vote Automatic Amusement License Renewals for 2002
Cahill & Driscoll, Hanson AA, American Legion, Bowladrome, Matilda’s, Pina Inc. and Stingers.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to approve Automatic Amusement Licenses for 2002. Voted 4 – 0.
VII. Vote Common Vic. Licenses Renewals for 2002
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to approve Common Victualler’s licenses as listed. Voted 4 – 0.
VIII. Vote Class I, II & III Licenses Renewals for 2002
3W Comp., Auto Express, Bob’s Foreign Auto, Devlin’s, Movers, Signature Sales, Reed St. Enterprises, South Shore Used Cars, Specialty Auto, The Auto Broker, Wheels N Deals.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to renew Class II licenses for 2002. Voted 4 – 0.
IX. Vote Livery License – Dennis Chick 36 Lantz Ave., Whitman
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to renew the Livery licenses to Dennis Chick for 2002. Voted 4 – 0.
X. Vote Lodge House License – Hanson Country Manor 748 Whitman St.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to renew the Lodging House licenses to Cheryl Norton, Trustee for Rebos Realty Trust for 2002. Voted 4 – 0.
XI. Vote Live Entertainment License – Stingers & Damien’s – The Board discussed the Live Entertainment licenses and questioned the days in which Stingers is granted the license. Ms. Kuchinski indicated that she has received complaints about Stingers. The Police department reported they have not had any problems and Mr. Davis informed the Board that no complaints have been filed against Stingers. Mr. Jones suggested renewing the license and have Mr. Davis check into the days in which the original license was issued.
MOTION by Jones, second by Murdoch to renew Live Entertainment license to Stingers. Voted 3 – 0 – 1 (Kuchinski)
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to renew Live Entertainment license to Damiens. Voted 3 – 0 – 1 (Webster)
XII. One Day Liquor License Request – Gail Fusco 631 Indian Head St., Hanson – Family party at Camp Kiwanee – 12/23 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to approve a One-Day Liquor license to Gail Fusco on December 23, 2001. Voted 4 – 0.
XIII. Executive Secretary Report – Mr. Davis reported that the Highway contract is complete and has been forwarded to Mr. Medeiros’ office.
XIV. Executive Session – Chairman Webster announced that the Board would be entering Executive Session Item # 3 for Police, Fire and Clerical Union negotiations and Item #6 sale of real estate regarding the Plymouth County Hospital.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to enter Executive Session under item numbers 3 and 6. Roll Call – Kuchinski aye; Murdoch aye; Webster aye; Jones aye. Voted 4 – 0.
8:20 p.m. – Brief Recess
8:59 p.m. – Returned to open session – Chairman Webster announced that no votes were taken, but the Board will have to return to Executive Session to continue discussions.
XV. Decision for Aghajanian Dog Hearing – The Board discussed the information presented at the dog hearing on November 20th. Ms. Kuchinski pointed out the occasional nature of the instances and Mrs. Murdoch pointed out that many of the instances presented at the hearing did not occur on the complainants’ property.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski that based on the evidence presented at the hearing there is no finding of evidence of the violation of excessive barking. Voted 3 – 0 – 1 (Webster absent 11/20)
XVI. Finance Committee – The Finance Committee was present to discuss the budget. Pam Fasci and Barbara Gomez were also present. The Selectmen updated that Finance Committee on the status of the union contracts. The Boards agreed to look closely at new hires and only fill vacant positions. Recommendations were made to level fund budgets wherever possible and salary increases should be between 0 – 3 percent in most instances. Boards agreed not to accept duplicate articles in the Annual and Special Warrant.
XVII. Congressional Redistricting – Mr. Jones recommended contacting Speaker Finneran and Senator Birmingham regarding the splitting of Hanson during the Congressional Redistricting.
XVIII. Update on Nelson Dog Hearing – Mr. Davis updated the Board on the status of Mrs. Nelson’s dogs. Additional letters have been sent and the animal control officer has been to the scene but has not seen the dogs loose. He will pick up extra patrols in the area.
XIX. Return to Executive Session – Chairman announced the Board would return to Executive Session regarding the Police Union negotiations Item #3 and sale of Plymouth County Hospital item #6.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Jones to return to Executive Session. Roll Call – Kuchinski aye; Murdoch aye; Webster aye; Jones aye. Voted 4 – 0.
10:41 Returned to open Session – Chairman Webster announced that the Board will be entering into an Access Agreement with Jon Ridder relative to removal of an ash landfill and voted to authorize Chairman Webster to sign the agreement.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
10:42 p.m. Meeting adjourned
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